Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1887-01-15
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THE THREE GUARDSMEN.

There was fair sized audience at CarlPs
Opera House last evening to witness the first
production in this city of s'The Three
Guardsmen,'' by Mr.. Frank Mayo and his ex-
cellent company. This adaptation of Du-
mas famous romance deals entirely with that
part of the story which tells of the presenta-
tiou of certain diamonds by Queen Anne of
Austria to tie Duke of Buckingham and
their safe return to the palace in time to
save the honor of the Queen when the
secret of the gift had been made
known to Louis XIII. by Cardinal Richelien.
The part of ''D' Artagnan'' is Mr.. Mayo's
latest creation, having been played by him
for the first time in New York city but few
weeks ago. His conception of the character
was simply perfect, and his portrayal of the
rolicking, daring, love making Gascon ad-
venSurer is equal to his inimitable imperson
alton of t'Nordeck." The adventures of
sword lobby" were as interesting
and exciting as they were improbable. Mr..
Mayo is true artist and the most fascinating
actor now on the American stage. His ad-
mirers increase with every visit he makes us.
The company is strong one. Mr.. James II.
from the role of Cardinal Richelieu,"
which presents that statesman in
entirely different light from that in
which Bulwer placed him. Messrs. Forsberg,
Hanchett and Sherry gave creditable imper-
sonations of the three guardsmen. Miss
Alice Fisher played Lady de Winter" ad-
mirablv and Miss Van Sickle did equally
well as "Queen Anne" Taken altogether
it was most enjoyable entertainment and
especially so to those of the audience famil-
lar with tbs story upon which the play is
founded.
CARLL's OPERA HOUSE.
Thatcher, Primrose & Vests minstrel
company, which is composed of some of the
best minstrel talent in the country, will ap-
pear at Carll's Opera House Wednesday ev-
ening, January 10.
BUNNELLs GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
Conrad. or the Hand of a Friend" was
produced at BSnnell's yesterday afternoon to
a fair sized audience despite the bad walk
ing and cloudy weather. The proceeds went
to George H. Adams. The play will be pre-
scented this afternoon and evening and merits
large audiences. In the museum hall the
Caribbean princess and her children. Next
week "My Aunt Bridget" and the s'Pavements
of Paris' will be given.
NEW HAVEN OPERA HOUSE.
An appreciative audience with essed the
production of ''Zozo, the Magic Queen" at
the New Haven Opera House last evening.
That portion of the audience who expected
to discover in ''Zozo' anything that would Of
fend the refined taste, or cater to morbid appe-
| tites, were beautifully disappointed. ''Zozo"
is a.Sairy tale, illustrated and embellished by
| a fauciful play writer, who has departed
from the usual channel and given to the
| public something new, airy, wholesome and
palatable to all lovers of amusement. The
play is produced by Chas. R. Gardeners COM
pany in an acceptable manner, and is gor-
geously mounted aud has fine tableaux for
the climaxes- The Spanish beauty from
| Cuba, who was secured by Manager Gardin-
| or at much expense, received marked atten-
| ton. Miss Blanche Curtisse, the Vassar
| girl, takes the leading role, and ever popular
and funny Mr.. Giguere received recalls and
well merited applause. Performances this
| afternoon and evening.